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GJ51 HFT

2001 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,744 mi
Last recorded179,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 HFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 179,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine has oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,460 miles

Offside hand brake low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,914 miles

cv joint noisy?

Fail 27 Jul 2015 116,914 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cv joint noisy?

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to smear

headlamp reflectors insecure but doesn't affect beam aim when tested

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades starting to smear

headlamp reflectors insecure but doesn't affect beam aim when tested

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,246 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,036 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 5,389 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,872 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 8,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 6,979 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 6,979 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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GJ51 HFT is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ51 HFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ51 HFT is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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